Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the kale, toss to coat and let stand 10 minutes.

While the kale stands, cut the dates into thin slivers and the apple into matchsticks. Add the dates, apples, cheese and almonds to the kale. Season with pepper, toss well and set aside.

Sprinkle the salmon all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch, about 3 minutes more.

Stress and anxiety could be said to be a normal part of everyday life.

Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome”.....I don’t know about you guys but I experience that a time or two at least throughout my day.

In today’s world we experience anxiety on a regular it may seem, and the only way that a person can seemingly alleviate the situation if it becomes a more serious problem is to take some form a prescribed medicine from a doctor.

​Well that is not entirely true…

According to some studies done by the AADA (Anxiety And Depression Association), regular exercise works as well as medication for some people to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the effects can be long lasting.

One vigorous exercise session can help alleviate symptoms for hours, and a regular schedule may significantly reduce them over time.

Exercise is a natural way of treating your anxiety.

We are well aware that are endorphins that get released during exercise in your brain.

These endorphins also are great for helping with anxiety or worrying.

What happens is they act as a sort of natural feel-good chemical that is produced by our brains, which in turn can help ease anxiety.

When exercising, if you are focused more on say the rhythm of your breathing, of the constant thud of your feet hitting the ground, not only do these promote more overall calmness, you will also notice your worries just seem to drift away to the back of your mind as well.

You will be able to interrupt the flow of worries running through your mind if you physically get moving.

​Exercise also reduces immune system chemicals, which can worsen anxiety and depression as well if they are allowed to go unchecked.

Additionally, exercising increases the body’s temperature, which has been shown to have an overall calming sensation on a person’s mood.

Have you ever had one of those awfully sluggish days where you just aren’t motivated and lack the energy to even complain about being that way?

Well there is a little known secret to dealing with this that not too many of us tend to pay much attention to these days.

So what is this secret? Exercise.

It may almost come across as hypocritical to say that exercise, the thing that may leave us so winded and tired afterwards, can actually be what is need for more energy and motivation throughout our day.

But that would only be the opinion of someone who doesn't know the full benefits that exercise truly provides.

Sure, exercise has its obvious benefits of things along the lines of a slimmer waist, toned abs, improved sex life, and even the possibility of adding a couple of years to your life.

But something that isn’t focused on quite as much is its mental benefits as well.

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG ON 5 BENEFITS OF EXERCISE.

People who engage in regular day to day exercises generally also have more energy and motivation than those who don’t.

By keeping their bodies active, they also in turn keep themselves alert and energetic.

Performing exercises is known to increase the circulation of blood flow, which directly ties in with higher energy levels.

And by having more energy, higher motivation tends to follow along because the person does not suffer from feeling as sluggish or tired as they would had been had they not exercised.

When your body is engaged and more active, it in turn increases other things like your metabolism and releases endorphins to your brain.

In effect, you are waking up internally as well as externally as well.

People who regularly exercise often times experience boosted confidence through a sense of achievement, an improved physical appearance, increased sexual performance, and many other perks that regular exercise tends to carry along with it.

2) More energy and motivation

People who engage in regular day to day exercises generally also have more energy and motivation than those who don’t.

By keeping their bodies active, they also in turn keep themselves alert and energetic.

Performing exercises is known to increase the circulation of blood flow, which directly ties in with higher energy levels.

And by having more energy, higher motivation tends to follow along because the person does not suffer from feeling as sluggish or tired as they would had been had they not exercised.

3) Elevated moods

So we all know the positive effects that exercise can have our body, but what about our minds?

When we exercise, certain endorphins are released in our brains, as physical activity has been shown to help relieve tension and stress throughout the body.

It only makes sense though, as our bodies and minds are so closely linked together.

When one is up and feeling great, the other will usually follow suit.

4) Increased Creativity

The same endorphins that help you to feel better during exercising also help you to concentrate more and be more mentally sharp for whatever tasks the day may bring your way.

The exercising will also help you to regulate your sleep patterns more, which allows for more dreaming as well as a more rested take on things throughout the day.

5) Decreased anxieties and worries

Exercise is a natural way of treating your anxiety. Going back to the various endorphins that get released during exercise in your brain, these endorphins also are great for helping with anxiety or worrying.

When exercising, if you are focused more on say the rhythm of your breathing, of the constant thud of your feet hitting the ground, not only do these promote more overall calmness, you will also notice your worries just seem to drift away to the back of your mind as well.

You will be able to interrupt the flow of worries running through your mind if you physically get moving.